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My TV for Seniors Michael Miller

My TV for Seniors By Michael Miller

My TV for Seniors by Michael Miller


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My TV for Seniors by Michael Miller

Covers What, How, and Where to Watch TV for Less Millions of people are cutting the cord on old-fashioned cable TV plans, and choosing more modern, efficient, and cost-effective ways to watch their favorite programming and movies. My TV for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete full-color guide to all the services and hardware you'll need to do it. No ordinary beginner's book, it approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devices-and saving money doing so. Learn how to Cut the cable and satellite cord Save money on your cable or satellite TV bill Watch local TV stations for free Choose the best TV and streaming media player for you Connect and use an Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Roku device Watch Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix, and other streaming video services Use live streaming services like DirecTV Now, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV Find where to best watch sporting events Get a better picture with HD, Ultra HD, and HDR Get better sound with a sound bar or surround sound system Watch TV on your phone, tablet, or computer An AARP TV for Grownups publication

About Michael Miller

Michael Miller is a popular and prolific writer of more than 200 non-fiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, My Smart Home for Seniors, My iPad for Seniors, My Samsung Galaxy S7 for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, Easy Computer Basics, and Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies. Find out more at the author's website: www.millerwriter.com Follow the author on Twitter: molehillgroup

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Choosing the Right TV 3 Bigger, Better, and Sharper: High-Definition TV 4 Understanding HD 4 Beyond HD: Ultra HD 6 Better Contrast with HDR 8 Different Types of Screens 10 Understanding LCD and LED Displays 10 Beyond LCD: OLED Displays 12 Screens of All Shapes and Sizes 14 Determining the Right Size Display 14 Dealing with Different Aspect Ratios 15 Getting Smart About Smart TVs 18 Proprietary Smart TVs 19 Fire TVs and Roku TVs 20 Shopping for a New TV: A Checklist 22 Adjusting Your Set for the Best Picture26 Chapter 2 Getting Better Sound 33 Reading What You Hear with Closed Captions 33 Getting Better Sound from Headphones 34 Enhancing TV Audio with a Sound Bar 35 How Sound Bars Work 36 Connect a Sound Bar to Your TV 38 Turn Off Your TV's Internal Speakers 39 Understanding Surround Sound 40 Counting Surround Channels 40 Choosing the Right Surround Format 43 Adding Height with Dolby Atmos 44 Assembling a Surround Sound System 46 Choosing the Best Surround Sound Speakers 46 Incorporating an Audio/Video Receiver 50 Choosing the Right Options for You 52 Chapter 3 Getting Local and Broadcast Television Over the Air 55 Why People Still Watch Broadcast TV 55 Cutting the Cord for Over-the-Air Broadcasts 56 Understanding OTA Reception 57 Choose the Right Type of Antenna 58 Use AntennaWeb to Find the Right Antenna 61 Connect an Antenna to Your TV 62 Program Your TV for Local Stations 62 Watch OTA Channels on Your TV 63 Troubleshooting Reception Problems 64 Watching Local Digital Networks 66 Understanding Digital Subchannels 66 Enter the Diginet 67 How to Receive Diginets on Your TV 71 Recording Local Channels 72 Amazon Fire TV Recast 73 Channel Master Stream+ 74 Nuvyyo Tablo 75 TiVo Bolt OTA 76 Comparing OTA DVRs 77 Other Ways to Watch Local Channels 79 Watch via Cable 79 Watch via Satellite 80 Watch on Hulu 81 Watch via Live Streaming Video Services 81 Checklist for Watching Local TV on a Budget 83 Chapter 4 Getting Cable TV 87 Watching Basic Cable 87 Examining Different Plans 88 Local Channels 89 News and Weather 90 Pay Cable Channels 91 Browse the Channel Guide 96 Sports Channels 98 Watching Premium Cable 99 Understanding Premium Channels 99 Discovering Premium Channels 99 Saving Money on Premium Channels 100 Watching On-Demand Programming 102 How On-Demand Technology Works 102 What's on On-Demand 102 Recording Cable Programming 104 Types of Cable DVRs 105 Schedule a Recording 106 View a Recorded Program 107 Reducing Your Cable Bill 108 Choose a Skinnier Package 109 Choose a Bigger Bundle-If You Need It 109 Negotiate a Better Price 109 Supply Your Own Equipment 110 Cut the Cable Cord Completely 110 Chapter 5 Getting Satellite TV 115 Beaming TV from Space! 115 How Satellite Television Works 115 Watch Satellite Programming 117 Record Satellite Programming 118 View a Recorded Program 119 Watch On-Demand Programming 120 DirecTV Versus DISH: Comparing Satellite Providers 120 Comparing Equipment 120 Comparing Programming 122 Comparing Pricing 123 Making a Choice 124 Cable Versus Satellite: What's Best for You 125 Comparing Programming 126 Comparing Installation 126 Comparing Technology 127 Comparing Reliability 127 Comparing Costs 128 Making a Choice 128 Reducing Your Satellite Bill 129 Switch to a Lower-Cost Plan 129 Downgrade Your Equipment 129 Negotiate a Lower Rate 129 Bundle Other Services 129 Disconnect the Dish 130 Chapter 6 Getting Streaming Media Devices 133 Understanding Internet Streaming Video 133 Welcome to the World of Streaming Video 134 Discovering Streaming Media Players 134 How Streaming Media Players Work 136 What's Available on Streaming Video 137 Watching Amazon Fire TV 139 Comparing Models 139 Using Fire TV 141 Watching Apple TV 144 Comparing Apple TV Models 145 Using Apple TV 146 Watching Google Chromecast 150 Comparing Chromecast Models 150 Using Google Chromecast 151 Watching Roku 154 Comparing Roku Models 154 Using Roku 156 Comparing Streaming Media Players 159 Comparing Features 159 Making a Choice 161 Optimizing Streaming Media Playback 163 Get a Fast (and Reliable) Internet Connection 163 Get a Fast (and Powerful) Wi-Fi Router 165 Move Your Router-or Your Streaming Player 166 Connect via Ethernet for Best Playback 167 Choose the Right Streaming Player for Each TV 167 Buy a TV with Fire TV or Roku Built In 168 Pick the Right Streaming Services for You 168 Chapter 7 Watching the Big Three Streaming Services: Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix 171 Watching Amazon Prime Video 172 Amazon Prime Video Basics 172 What's Playing? 172 Where You Can Find Amazon Prime Video 174 Using Amazon Prime Video 175 Watching Hulu 176 Hulu Basics 177 What's Playing? 177 Where You Can Find Hulu 178 Using Hulu 179 Watching Netflix 181 Netflix Basics 182 What's Playing? 182 Where You Can Find Netflix 183 Using Netflix 184 Comparing the Big Three 187 Chapter 8 Watching Premium Network Streaming Services 191 Acorn TV 192 What's Available 192 Where You Can Watch It 192 What It Costs 192 Watching Acorn TV 193 BritBox 194 What's Available 194 Where You Can Watch It 194 What It Costs 194 Watching BritBox 195 CBS All Access 196 What's Available 196 Where You Can Watch It 197 What It Costs 197 Watching CBS All Access 198 DC Universe 199 What's Available 199 Where You Can Watch It 199 What It Costs 199 Watching DC Universe 200 HBO Now 201 What's Available 201 Where You Can Watch It 202 What It Costs 202 Watching HBO Now 202 Showtime 203 What's Available 203 Where You Can Watch It 203 What It Costs 203 Watching Showtime 204 Starz 204 What's Available 204 Where You Can Watch It 205 What It Costs 205 Watching Starz 205 Comparing Premium Network Streaming Apps 206 Watching Other Network Streaming Services 209 Discovering Free Network Streaming Services 209 Discovering Other Free Streaming Services 212 Chapter 9 Watching Paid and Rented Programs 215 Shopping at Amazon Instant Videos 215 Device Availability 216 What's Available 216 How to Order a Video 217 Watch a Purchased or Rented Video 219 Shopping at FandangoNOW 220 Device Availability 220 What's Available 220 How to Order a Video 221 Watch a Purchased or Rented Video 222 Shopping at Google Play 224 Device Availability 224 What's Available 224 How to Order a Video 225 Watch a Purchased or Rented Video 226 Shopping at the iTunes Store 227 Device Availability 227 What's Available 227 How to Order a Video 228 Watch a Purchased or Rented Video 229 Shopping at Vudu 229 Device Availability 230 What's Available 230 How to Order a Video 230 Watch a Purchased or Rented Video 232 Comparing Online Video Retailers 232 Chapter 10 Watching Live Broadcast and Cable TV with Live Streaming Services 235 Understanding Live Streaming Services 235 On-Demand Programming and Cloud Recording 236 Available Channels 236 Pricing 238 Watching AT&T Watch TV 238 Available Channels 238 Cloud DVR Recording 239 Pricing 239 Using Watch TV 239 Watching DirecTV Now 241 Available Channels 241 Cloud DVR Recording 241 Pricing 241 Using DirecTV Now 242 Watching fuboTV 244 Available Channels 244 Cloud DVR Recording 244 Pricing 244 Using fuboTV 245 Watching Hulu with Live TV 246 Available Channels 246 Cloud DVR Recording 246 Pricing 246 Using Hulu with Live TV 247 Watching Philo 248 Available Channels 248 Cloud DVR Recording 248 Pricing 248 Using Philo 249 Watching PlayStation Vue 250 Available Channels 250 Cloud DVR Recording 250 Pricing 250 Using PlayStation Vue 251 Watching Sling TV 253 Available Channels 253 Cloud DVR Recording 253 Pricing 254 Using Sling TV 256 Watching YouTube TV 257 Available Channels 257 Cloud DVR Recording 257 Pricing 258 Using YouTube TV 258 Comparing Live Streaming Services 260 Chapter 11 Watching Streaming Sports-Live! 265 Watching Sports on Live Streaming Services 266 Sports on DirecTV Now 266 Sports on fuboTV 267 Sports on Hulu with Live TV 269 Sports on PlayStation Vue 270 Sports on Sling TV 271 Sports on YouTube TV 272 Watching Specific Sports Apps 274 Big Ten Network 275 CBS Sports HQ 276 ESPN 276 Fox Sports 277 MLB 278 NASCAR DeskSite 278 NBA 279 NBC Sports 279 NFL 280 NHL 281 Chapter 12 Watching Streaming TV on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer 285 Sharing Accounts Across Multiple Devices 285 Watching Streaming Videos on Your Mobile Device 287 Find Streaming Apps 287 Watch a Streaming App 288 Watching Streaming Videos in Your Computer's Web Browser 292 Sign In 292 Start Watching 293 Mirroring and Casting to Your TV 294 Casting with Google Chromecast 294 Casting to a Roku Device 295 Mirroring to a Smart TV or Streaming Media Player 296 Casting to an Apple TV 298 Improving Streaming Performance 300 Connect via Wi-Fi, Not Cellular 300 Move to a Different Location 300 Reboot Your Router and/or Modem 300 Close Other Running Apps 301 Clear Your Browser's Cache 301 Appendix A What's Playing Where 303 Glossary 307 Index 313

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NGR9780135591550
9780135591550
0135591554
My TV for Seniors by Michael Miller
New
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
20190418
352
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